Le pied qui étreint (1916)

Also known as The Clutching Foot

1916 · Silent film · 92 min · dir. Jacques Feyder

• Comedy
• Mystery

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Synopsis

The famous scientific detective Justin Crécelle and his faithful assistant Walter Jymson seek to halt the deeds of the "Clutching Foot" gang, who attempt to kidnap Hélène, the fiancée of Justin, in both possible and ridiculous ways. The film is a spoof of the Les Vampires serials, with Musidora appearing in one episode in costume.

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Details

Director

Jacques Feyder

Studio

Gaumont

Released

1916-01-01

Original title

Le Pied qui étreint

Running time

92 minutes

Cast & crew

• Jacques Feyder Director
• André Roanne
• Musidora
• KKitty Hott
• René Poyen

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